My story is done! Now I need editors!

[flawed_ethics]

It was the damn-est thing last night. I was writing an act, the two characters were talking while action was going on in the background. They finish as the action climaxes, and the chapter wraps itself up. Since I had written the last chapter a week ago, I was suddenly at a loss. I was done! My story finally made it from A to B with all points completed in between!

(flawed_ethics does the Truffle Shuffle)

Of course, I still need to give it my own proofread, but otherwise it should be ready. My only problems are its' length and finding an editor. The story is 30,000+ words (55+ pages in Word). 171K as a .txt file. For comparison, my previous story was about 1/5 the size! It takes a while to get through, espeically when you're picking it apart and making sure the characters are staying in character.

Otherwise my problem is finding an editor who thinks they can tackle this story. It's not huge, but it's no short story either. I browsed the Volunteer Editor's page and found one that seemed to fit the bill. Therefore I need an editor who is comfortable with:

- Incest (Stepmother/Stepson)
- Religous elements
- 30,000+ words
- An awkward situation with a minor (see "Usage of underage characters in a story..." for details).

Any takers?

P.S. ... Is this an appropriate place to place such a request? I wouldn't think so, but the Editor's Forum doesn't seem like one either - it's more of an editing ideas/techniques place as I see it. It's also rarely frequented, which makes the Author's Hangout that much more the likely candidate. Any thoughts?

 

[Un-registered]

... Any takers? ....

Swaps for one of my BDSMs?

 

[Graymouse]

Hey,

You know I'd be willing, since you've already offered to return the favor . Send it my way with any questions you want answered, what you want focused on, etc. I make no guarantees, but I'll do my best.

Gray

 

[flawed_ethics]

Un_registered,

Sure, if you want. I'll be waiting for edit feedback on my story in the meanwhile, so that does give me some time. I'm not versed in BDSM though. Just light stuff (tying up in bed, playful domination), nothing major (extensive domination, binding and gagging, whips). I don't have a problem with them per se, but if I come across it in a story I wouldn't know how to approach it ("Wow! She was able to able to rim him in the ass with the oversized ribbed dildo while his mouth was gagged and was being given a new nipple ring, all while he ate her out! <-- Something I wouldn't be able to verify or confidently address).

But yeah, if you want to I can give it the usual. Grammer (passive/active), flow, punctuation, character interaction. And of course, my opinions.

Just e-mail me with specifics (and the story, .rtf please) if you want.

Graymouse - you have mail.